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Mobility Specialist for Visually Impaired Students
Durham District School Board
Opportunity Description
Join the Durham District School Board as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, enhancing student accessibility for learners with visual impairments. Focus on developing essential travel skills in supportive environments.
In this role, you will promote independence through individualized instruction, working closely with school teams and families. The specialist will develop tailored mobility strategies, including spatial awareness and the use of adaptive equipment, to ensure students achieve success both in school and in their communities. Strong documentation and assessment skills are essential to monitor student progress.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver one-on-one orientation and mobility teaching
• Instruct pre-cane and white cane techniques
• Provide training on electronic mobility aids
• Consult with parents and educators on mobility needs
• Adapt instructional materials into accessible formats
Requirements:
In this role, you will promote independence through individualized instruction, working closely with school teams and families. The specialist will develop tailored mobility strategies, including spatial awareness and the use of adaptive equipment, to ensure students achieve success both in school and in their communities. Strong documentation and assessment skills are essential to monitor student progress.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver one-on-one orientation and mobility teaching
• Instruct pre-cane and white cane techniques
• Provide training on electronic mobility aids
• Consult with parents and educators on mobility needs
• Adapt instructional materials into accessible formats
Requirements:
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